Sip the flavors of nostalgia in this Showa-era cafe that’s also a way to beat the lines at one of Tokyo’s most popular bakeries.
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Three girls mysteriously died inside the machine and all said the same name as their last words, backstory says.
Dramatic coastline has a dramatic reason for sharing its name with a priest from the Heian period.
Baristas are casting spells on Starbucks drinks so we find out if we can resist their charms…
Don’t chop off your own finger if you’re not prepared to pay out of pocket to get sewn up afterwards.




















The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Japan just had its first same-month foreign tourist decrease in four years
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
15 rude things not to do on trains in Japan【Survey】
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
Kitty Yum Cha: New cat dumplings from Felissimo come complete with steam-at-home instructions
Kyoto Shinkansen sweets dessert hack – How to make the bullet train’s super-hard ice cream even better
Japan’s cat testicle calendar is here for nyantama fans to go nuts with
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
Kitty Yum Cha: New cat dumplings from Felissimo come complete with steam-at-home instructions
Kyoto Shinkansen sweets dessert hack – How to make the bullet train’s super-hard ice cream even better
Japan’s cat testicle calendar is here for nyantama fans to go nuts with
Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way: The first driving test a few more times
Baskin-Robbins Japan’s ice cream popularity poll leaves out fan favourite — but why?!
Kyoto planning surprise late-night inspections of Airbnb-style rentals to fight overtourism
Which conveyor belt sushi place’s chawanmushi egg custard is the best? We investigate【Taste Test】
We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]
Playing Switch 2 games with just one hand is possible thanks to Japanese peripheral maker
Toyota City civil servant arrested for using government access to run a detective agency
Puppet Sunsun taking over Lawson convenience stores all over Japan
Shangrila, a maid cafe staffed exclusively by cute “plump” girls, opens in Akihabara【Pics】